God, Are You Still There?

Although trying to take a frog census might not sound too difficult, it can be harder counting frogs than people. Frogs are shy and nocturnal, with a preference for hiding in reeds or hovering under water. "A good frog census is important", says chief frog counter, Dr. Braswell. Sometimes frogs that are present may not get counted, because they're not in a vocal mood, or their calls are drowned out.

Dr. Braswell once stood knee-deep in a North Carolina pond, tallying frogs at midnight. He was hoping to hear gopher frogs, which he knew were native to the area, but the din from the spring peepers was too much. "Shut up!" he bellowed. The peepers shut up. But no gophers croaked. "It was disappointing," he says. The census is all about counting. How do you want to be counted?

As Moses led his nation through the desert the people soon began to turn away from God. They started moaning and groaning; complaining about this and that. They started doing things that offended God. So much so, that He came about this close to doing away with everyone. They had in effect tuned God out. It was a good thing that Moses stepped in because who knows what might have happened had he not. Psalm 106:27-29

Like the peeper frogs who croaked so loudly that the census taker couldn't hear through the din; is that how we are today? Are we all croaking so loud that we can't hear God speaking to us? Are we so wrapped up in our own world that we have rebelled, ignored; and even turned our backs to Him? The good news is that God is very patient and he will deliver us in spite of our forgetfulness and selfish rebellion. Trust me, better people than you or I have tested his patience and He still was there for them in the end; and He will be there for you, too.

Let's Pray:

Father, in the Name of Jesus, I realize that as a believer, my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. My acknowledgment of His presence on a daily basis makes my faith in Him effectual. I believe that You, heavenly Father, are leading me and guiding me by the Holy Spirit through my spirit and illuminating my mind.

I meditate in the Word day and night, not letting it depart from my mouth. I test my inward witness with the Word, for the Spirit and the Word agree. I am quick to act on the Word, as well as the prompting of my spirit. I am not a hearer only, but a doer. Therefore, I am blessed in all my deeds.

Amen.

Love,

T.J.